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Lake Charles is Louisiana's last hold out in the battle for cleaner air in casinos and bars after Shreveport votes to go smoke-free.

Their ultimate goal is to eradicate lung disease. Until then, they are determined to provide resources for those who are affected by lung disease.

Health officials say a second person in Louisiana has died of a vaping-related lung injury.

Louisiana has reported its first death from vaping-related lung injury.

It cited growing federal, state and local regulatory complexity regarding vaping products.

The number of cases of lung diseases or other pulmonary issues linked to vaping has ballooned since concerns were made public early last week.

A mysterious illness is impacting vapers and E-cigarette users across the country and the Louisiana Department of Health is warning medical professionals to keep an eye out for symptoms.

I, for one, was glad to see this bill die on the house floor this week.

Several other states have changed their tobacco laws involving age, could Louisiana be next?

The House Health and Welfare Committee is expected to vote on a bill on Wednesday that would raise the age to purchase or possess tobacco from 18 to 21 years old.

Big changes to Disney's smoking policy are coming to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and other theme parks on May 1st.

Luckily, administrators are aware of the issue and according to Assistant Superintendent Joe Craig, vaping is handled just like cigarettes.